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Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program

209 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
licensed capacity
63
open each week
5 days

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About Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program

Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program is a child care center in Media, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children.

It is open Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
63 children
License number
#CER-00257038
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the facilities emergency plan did not provides specific information regarding the location for accommodating shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files for staff #1 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/17/25, the file of staff #2 had an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/23/25 and the file of staff #5 did not contain a complete NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #3 and #4 did not contain evidence of having completed health and safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of the following children had financial agreements and/or emergency contact information that was not reviewed and updated within the past six months. The violations are as follows: Child #1 financial agreement last updated 01/02/25, emergency contact information last reviewed 08/28/25 Child #2 financial agreement last updated 01/02/25 Child #3 financial agreement last updated 05/12/25 Child #4 financial agreement last updated 07/23/25 Child #5 financial agreement last updated 01/11/25”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

      “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of safe routes being appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing was presented to the certification representative.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

  2. Mar 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan that was presented to the Cert Rep did not contain a plan for the continuity of operations as required and outlined in announcement C-22-04.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan was not located in a conspicuous location. The emergency plan was located in a binder tucked away on a shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff #1 was asked if the staff were assigned responsibility for the supervision of specific children. Staff #1 said no. Staff #2 was asked if the staff were assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children. Staff #2 said no. Staff #2 was asked which children were in care, and how many children were in care, they responded that they did not know and would have to check their attendance sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no menu posted in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contact the appropriate regional childcare office were not posted in the childcare center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

  3. Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(3) Every 60 days/Various activity times

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/05/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted and documented on 03/11/24, which is beyond the requirement. Cert Rep also observed that fire drills were not conducted during various program activity times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

  4. May 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the review of child records submitted for inspection files for child #2, and 3 did not include an address for the child's physician,”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the review of child records submitted for inspection the file for Child #3 did not include the work address and work phone number for the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(7) Designated release persons/Services considered extra

      “During a review of children's files submitted for inspection Child Records #1,2,3,4,and 5 contained agreements that did not identify persons to whom the child could be released and did not identify any services that are considered extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the review of child records submitted for inspection the file for child #1 did not include written parental consent to seek emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During a review of staff files submitted for inspection the file for staff person #3 did not contain proof of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During a review of child records submitted for inspection child files for child #1,2,3,4,and 5 did not include an admission's date on the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a review of the staff files submitted for inspection staff Persons #1, 2, and 3 had disclosure forms that were more than 5 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

  5. Apr 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program

Is Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program licensed?

Yes. Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program's hours?

Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 566-9303 to ask.

What is Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program's phone number?

(610) 566-9303.

Where is Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program?

209 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Academy, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).